Not long ago, a college student said in a focus group that they’d rather fail a class than ask a professor for help. Many students in the group nodded in agreement—and they have plenty of company among students who say they’re reluctant to seek help, often until it’s too late. 

A correction was made to Suraiya Padiyath Abdulla’s name and a clarification was indicated that the university’s affiliation with Persistence Plus did not start but was expanded during the pandemic.  Ohio University expanded its text message services to all Athens undergraduate students during the pandemic, giving unsolicited advice, asking well-being-based questions and encouraging healthy mindsets.